Graduation Requirements

Mira Mesa High School Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts

• 8 semester credits
• Grade 9 English: 2 credits
• Grade 10 English: 2 credits
• Grade 11 English: 2 credits (emphasis on American literature)
• Grade 12 English: 2 credits (selected from a list of English courses)

English Language Development (ELD) may be used to fulfill the 8 semesters of required English courses.

Ethnic Studies: 2 credits must be completed to graduate and earn a diploma.  All freshman English classes cover the Ethnic Studies required credits.  If a student transfers to MMHS in grades 10-12, they must complete the Ethnic Studies electives to graduate and earn a diploma.

World Language

• 4 semester credits of the same world language

Fine Arts

• 2 semester credits-The district's fine arts program includes art, music, drama/theater arts, and public speaking.

Practical Arts

• The district's practical arts program includes courses in business, consumer and family studies, industrial technology, vocational and occupational programs, video production, journalism, and yearbook.

Mathematics

• 6 semester credits

Science

• 6 semester credits total

Biology

• 2 credits (required class)

Physical Science 2 credits required

• Physics: 2 credits

• Chemistry: 2 credits

Physical Education

• 4 semester credits
• Students must be enrolled in physical education, ROTC, and/or PE Marching Band in grades 9 and 10.
• Must attempt the Fitnessgram otherwise PE in 11th or 12th grade if applicable

Social Studies

• 6 semester credits
• Grade 10: Modern World History (or advanced alternative): 2 credits
• Grade 11: U.S. History (or advanced alternative): 2 credits
• Grade 12: Government and Economics (or advanced alternative): 2 credits

Valedictorian

• The Valedictorian will be the student (one) with the highest overall weighted GPA (grades 10-12).

Advanced Placement Classes

• AP classes are the most rigorous courses offered and the grades are weighted.